D. Sten, R. Wareham, K. Loh
S10 Neuro,
United States
Keywords: neurophysiology, wearable sensors, readiness, diagnostics, heat stress, human performance
Summary:
SCRIPTURE (Sensor Enabled, Closed Loop, Rapid Interventions and Performance Training for Ultimate Readiness Enhancement) is a neuro sensor diagnostic system developed through a collaboration between S10 Neuro and the University of California San Diego ARMOR Lab. The program addresses a critical capability gap in operational readiness by enabling real-time detection, recovery, and prevention of physiological and neurological fatigue in extreme environments. Firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, and military personnel face sustained physical and cognitive stress that gradually erodes vigilance, coordination, and decision accuracy. Current wearable systems provide only limited data such as heart rate or temperature and fail to capture the neurophysiological patterns of fatigue and coordination loss that precede injury or cognitive drift. Field and laboratory research consistently show measurable declines in reaction time, working memory, and situational awareness during extended operations. These findings highlight the need for an integrated diagnostic that links neural, sensory, and motor systems into a unified readiness model. SCRIPTURE closes this gap through a continuous sense-interpret-prime-act loop that converts sensor data into actionable recovery guidance. The system integrates state-of-the-art wearable nanocomposite sensors from the ARMOR Lab, including Motion Tape and related strain sensing materials, with validated physiological monitors for core temperature, heart rate variability, respiration, and movement. These data feed adaptive algorithms that identify autonomic load, neurological fatigue, and recovery efficiency in real time. The system delivers short neurophysical recovery interventions such as breathing, coordination, and stabilization drills and verifies improvement against personalized baselines. Pilot programs with firefighter and defense cohorts demonstrate the platform’s diagnostic capability. SCRIPTURE differentiates thermal strain from neurological overload by analyzing combined temperature, variability, and movement data. Guided interventions lead to measurable gains in decision accuracy, coordination, and reaction stability within minutes. Repeated sessions build individual readiness profiles that flag early signs of performance decline before errors or injuries occur. The collaboration unites complementary expertise. UC San Diego’s ARMOR Lab contributes the engineering of flexible sensors, materials characterization, and signal validation. S10 Neuro provides applied neuroscience, human performance design, and field implementation. Together, the team has completed pilots with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire Protection, and San Diego Fire Rescue, all operating under approved human subject protocols. Multiple Office of Naval Research awards support the program’s hardware, algorithm, and human testing foundation. SCRIPTURE defines a new category of precision diagnostics centered on human performance, recovery, and resilience rather than disease. By combining physiological sensing, neuroplastic recovery methods, and adaptive analytics, it delivers a scalable solution for first responders, defense personnel, and other high-risk professionals. The platform is adaptable for defense, first-responder, and clinical rehabilitation environments. The result is faster decision accuracy, earlier fatigue detection, and greater safety across operational, rehabilitation, and training environments. SCRIPTURE transforms neuroscience and wearable technology into a deployable readiness diagnostic that helps people recover faster, perform longer, and remain prepared when performance matters most.